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Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms
Defeat sparks an incendiary debate on border protection and calls for an election.
- by David Crowe
Sans sheriff: ASIC spent $100,000 on new font amid royal commission
ASIC spent more than $100,000 on a re-brand consisting largely of a new font in the midst of a royal commission that sharply criticised its performance.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Workplace
Court learns Cash staffer was source of leak about AFP raids on union
Senator Michaelia Cash's chief of staff Ben Davies was the source of a controversial leak to the media about imminent police raids at AWU offices in 2017.
- by Karen Sweeney and Benjamin Preiss
Opinion
Public Sector Informant
It's rare for one employer to make this many mistakes
A labour-hire firm that works for the APS provides a perfect example of how not to sack a recruit.
- by John Wilson
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Weather
First there was a fire ban, then a severe weather warning ... Now we get a dust storm
Strong winds behind a severe weather warning and a total fire ban have also now prompted a health warning after creating a dust storm.
- by Monty Jacka, Finbar O'Mallon, Emily Barton and Kirsten Lawson
Pushing Summernats out of EPIC would be a 'shame', co-owner says
Summernats says it's keen to be involved in discussions around the future of Exhibition Park in Canberra.
- by Katie Burgess
Lower land sales, spending boost to send ACT budget into red
The ACT government's budget is heading for a $27 million deficit next financial year.
- by Daniel Burdon
'Come on, have a go': Dragons star faces court over gang rape allegations
Jack De Belin fronted court today pleading not guilty to a charge of aggravated sexual assault in company.
- by Shannon Tonkin
Australia has a new top barista. And of course they're from Canberra
It's not like you needed another excuse to get to Ona for a good coffee is it?
- by Karen Hardy
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Mick Gatto denies threatening to kill Informer 3838
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
'She heard a bang': Gunshots fired into home while mother was feeding baby
- by Paul Sakkal and Simone Fox Koob
Politics
Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms
Defeat sparks an incendiary debate on border protection and calls for an election.
- by David Crowe
World
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Number of new home loans slumps as first-home buyers tipped to return
The number of new homes loan approved last year plunged nearly 20 per cent, signalling further price falls and cheaper houses, according to economists.
- by Tawar Razaghi
The deal-breakers to avoid when buying a block of land
Choosing the wrong piece of land can turn your dream home into a costly nightmare. Here's what to avoid when searching for the perfect vacant block.
- by Paul Cheverall
Business
Nearly $60 million in customer money mixed up at collapsed broker
Halifax collapsed before Christmas, freezing $210 million invested by its 12,000 plus clients. Now up to $25 million of investor money is missing.
- by Sarah Danckert
Opinion
World markets
Jerome Powell isn't the only one confused by the peculiar market behaviour
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
'Can I send you nudes?' Ines and Sam's MAFS wife-swap heats up
Tuesday night's episode should come with an "explicit content" warning.
- by Amy Croffey
The Handmaid's Tale season three: Australian premiere date revealed
June will return to our television screens in, well, June.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Get the scoop: CHOICE reveals which ice cream brands taste best
We all like premium ice cream from time to time - but is it worth the extra money?
- by Suzi Catchpole
How to find a signature fragrance that works for every occasion
One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach Australian men how to smell better.
- by Benjamen Judd
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Sport
Brumbies ready to throw rookie in Rebels derby for season opener
Rob Valetini is set to clinch a back-row spot as coach Dan McKellar mulls over selection headaches.
- by Chris Dutton
Marianna Tolo walks back through time ahead of WNBL decider
Marianna Tolo can remember it like it was yesterday. The short walk from the AIS Arena to Canberra Stadium as a newly crowned WNBL champion.
- by David Polkinghorne
